Luke 11:21
for when a strong man well-armed defends his palace, his substance is secure:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
In Context
20But if I cast out demons by the power of God, you may be sure the kingdom of God is come unto you:
Cross References
Mark 3:27No one can enter into the house of a strong man, and plunder his goods; unless he first bind the strong man, and then he may pillage his house.
Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27
Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →